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Vanderbilt in Venice

Program Overview

Each summer, Vanderbilt in Venice allows American and European law students an opportunity to gain an invaluable international perspective. Directed by Professor Michael Newton, Vanderbilt in Venice brings together a maximum of 45 students with three professors to study selected topics in international law in the rich cultural center of Venice, Italy.

Courses are taught in English, and the faculty includes members of the Vanderbilt Law faculty as well as faculty from the University of Venice Ca' Foscari.

Field trips have previously included a tour of the historic cities of Treviso and Verona, a Laguna boat tour to the islands of Burano and Torcello, a visit to a Murano glass factory, and a vineyard tour and dinner.

Peter Kerstens, a senior official at the European Commission, speaks with studentsin the European Union Law class days after the Brexit vote in the United Kingdom.

Vanderbilt in Venice is open to law students and graduates of ABA-accredited U.S. and European law schools. Vanderbilt staff works closely with each student to ensure seamless enrollment and credit transfer to home institutions.

“Vanderbilt in Venice is the best that law school can get. This program has found the perfect mix of academics and leisure, with professors that take class seriously while understanding that the students also want to enjoy their (ample) free time.

Everybody is exhausted after 1L year but nobody can take the summer off. However, Venice really does provide the break you need while still adding a unique experience to the resumé in preparation for the job search. No one in my Venice class regretted going, but plenty friends back home regretted not going. Don’t be that person – be bold and go to Venice!”